Small Group Questions

1) What does it mean that God has "lavished" His love on us like a deluge or downpour? How have you experienced this in your life?

2) The sermon states, "God says purity is about wholeness." What does this mean to you, and how is it different from just following rules?

3) What does being "double-minded" look like in everyday life? When have you struggled with divided loyalties between God and other things?

4) How can we be "wise about what is good, and innocent about what is evil" in today's world?

5) What's one area of your life where you feel God might be calling you to greater wholeness or purity?

6) How does knowing that someday we will "see Him as He is" impact how we live today?

7) The sermon compares sincerity to sculptures marked "sine cera" (without wax). How can we live with this kind of authenticity in our Christian walk?

8) What's the connection between our identity as children of God and how we should live regarding sin?

9) When have you experienced the "refiner's fire" of God working to purify an area of your life?

10) How would you explain the difference between a Christianity that's a hobby versus a passion to someone new to faith?

Children of God - 1 John 3:1-10